Food Processing Sanitation Worker

REN Group Inc
Mobile, AL
A Food Processing Sanitation Worker cleans and sterilizes the machinery, production lines, and facilities of a food manufacturing plant to prevent contamination and ensure consumer safety. They play a critical role in maintaining compliance with USDA, FDA, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations.

Job Summary
The Sanitation Worker is responsible for deep-cleaning the facility during off-production shifts (typically overnight). This hands-on role involves using high-pressure hoses, disassembling complex machinery, and handling industrial chemicals to eliminate pathogens, allergens, and food debris.

Key Responsibilities
  • Equipment Cleaning : Disassemble, wash, sanitize, and reassemble complex food processing machinery, conveyors, and tools.
  • Chemical Application : Mix and apply specialized industrial cleaning agents and sanitizers at precise concentrations.
  • Facility Maintenance : Clean and power-wash floors, walls, ceilings, drains, and ventilation ducts.
  • Regulatory Compliance : Follow strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines.
  • Safety Protocols : Utilize Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures before cleaning heavy machinery to isolate hazardous energy.
  • Waste Management : Collect and safely dispose of trash, food scrap waste, and chemical byproducts.
  • Documentation : Complete daily sanitation logs, checklists, and master sanitation schedules for auditing purposes.
Job Qualifications & Requirements
  • Education : High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not always required.
  • Experience : Previous experience in a manufacturing plant, warehouse, or janitorial role is a plus; on-the-job training is usually provided.
  • Knowledge : Basic understanding of chemical handling, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and food safety principles.
  • Physical Stamina : Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds for the duration of an 8-to-12 hour shift.
Work Environment
  • Shift Work : Shifts are frequently scheduled during late nights, early mornings, or weekends when production lines are down.
  • Physical Exposure : Working conditions are regularly wet, noisy, and may be extremely cold (freezers).
  • Protective Gear : Mandatory daily use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including rubber boots, aprons, safety goggles, and masks.

Posted 2026-06-25

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